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Watchmen Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 They haven't played him much recently, not a loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 10 minutes ago, Watchmen said: They haven't played him much recently, not a loss. I thought it was a poor move in the first place by Schuster to reup him on a higher cap eating deal a couple of years ago, based on a limited number of final stretch matches leading to a one-and-out in the playoffs at SKC. Not a fit for a back three, no engine room or wheels for LWB/LB, and then his crossing service ability seemed to abandon him. It might be onto a post playing career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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masster Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 Really long interview with Vanni in Italian, talking about his career, Soccer in North America, MLS, etc. https://www.sportellate.it/2024/09/03/vanni-sartini-vancouver-intervista/ NVsoccer, narduch and red card 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Watchmen Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 Based on the starting line up, I would have taken a draw. But Dallas was quite poor, and the Whitecaps really should have won that. Armstrong's cameo was pretty good. Caicedo also might be a viable option off the bench late this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 Just watched a replay of last night's game. Nice to see Ralph Priso have a good game. Corazon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted Friday at 07:28 PM Share Posted Friday at 07:28 PM Corazon and Ivan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted Saturday at 10:20 AM Share Posted Saturday at 10:20 AM 14 hours ago, Watchmen said: Do you think this is to reinforce the squad for the final months of the season, ensure playoffs and playoffs themselves? Or in anticipation of selling some players in the off-season? I realize it helps depth, with the Armstrong signing, but just trying to figure out the logic overall. Maybe it fills some positional gaps? Caps are in a position, with a couple wins on games on hand, to push into spots meriting preferable home matches in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Observer Posted Saturday at 12:42 PM Share Posted Saturday at 12:42 PM 2 hours ago, Unnamed Trialist said: Do you think this is to reinforce the squad for the final months of the season, ensure playoffs and playoffs themselves? Or in anticipation of selling some players in the off-season? I realize it helps depth, with the Armstrong signing, but just trying to figure out the logic overall. Maybe it fills some positional gaps? Caps are in a position, with a couple wins on games on hand, to push into spots meriting preferable home matches in the playoffs. I assumed it was somewhat cynical and they are putting them on pro deals so they don’t lose them to the CPL even if they have no real immediate desire to play them (at least beyond some garbage minutes or where injuries or international call ups demand it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted Saturday at 12:43 PM Share Posted Saturday at 12:43 PM Aren't spots 25-30 (may be more) on an MLS roster specifically set for homegrown players? They are most likely just filling out their roster. All MLS teams do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted Saturday at 03:39 PM Share Posted Saturday at 03:39 PM 5 hours ago, Unnamed Trialist said: Do you think this is to reinforce the squad for the final months of the season, ensure playoffs and playoffs themselves? Or in anticipation of selling some players in the off-season? I realize it helps depth, with the Armstrong signing, but just trying to figure out the logic overall. Maybe it fills some positional gaps? Caps are in a position, with a couple wins on games on hand, to push into spots meriting preferable home matches in the playoffs. I think with Fleurian Chateau they're getting ready to replace Levonte Johnson. LV just hasn't shown enough at this level, and he's had plenty of chances. I would expect to start seeing NFC more in late games than LV. Badwal I can't say. I know he's well liked at the WFC2 level, but I'm not confident Vanni will play him. Unnamed Trialist and nolando 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted Saturday at 04:12 PM Share Posted Saturday at 04:12 PM 32 minutes ago, Watchmen said: I think with Fleurian Chateau they're getting ready to replace Levonte Johnson. LV just hasn't shown enough at this level, and he's had plenty of chances. I would expect to start seeing NFC more in late games than LV. Badwal I can't say. I know he's well liked at the WFC2 level, but I'm not confident Vanni will play him. Thanks...and how much longer is Brian White supposed to be out for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted Saturday at 04:19 PM Share Posted Saturday at 04:19 PM 2 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: Thanks...and how much longer is Brian White supposed to be out for? They're taking his recovery slow. He trained this week but he's not playing. Gauld and Picault are back from international duty, so they'll likely start up front. Some talk of a shift to 3-5-2 rather than 3-4-3, but we'll see. Unnamed Trialist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted Saturday at 04:51 PM Share Posted Saturday at 04:51 PM 6 hours ago, Unnamed Trialist said: Do you think this is to reinforce the squad for the final months of the season, ensure playoffs and playoffs themselves? Or in anticipation of selling some players in the off-season? A little of both. I also suspect the usual lower depth Cancon roster churn prep for when the season is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted yesterday at 06:10 AM Share Posted yesterday at 06:10 AM 14 hours ago, Watchmen said: I think with Fleurian Chateau they're getting ready to replace Levonte Johnson. LV just hasn't shown enough at this level, and he's had plenty of chances. I would expect to start seeing NFC more in late games than LV. So much for that. First opportunity, and Fleurian Chateau isn't even in the 18. LV comes on late and his contribution is a badly missed shot that was offside anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted yesterday at 07:41 AM Share Posted yesterday at 07:41 AM 18 hours ago, An Observer said: I assumed it was somewhat cynical and they are putting them on pro deals so they don’t lose them to the CPL even if they have no real immediate desire to play them (at least beyond some garbage minutes or where injuries or international call ups demand it). Could well be. I was sitting directly behind Fleurian at a match at Willougby in the summer and it sure seemed like he was having a good long think about CPL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted yesterday at 09:25 AM Share Posted yesterday at 09:25 AM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saladroit Posted yesterday at 07:02 PM Share Posted yesterday at 07:02 PM masster, kacbru, Trois Reds and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago San Jose is a bad team. Their keeper kept the score from being 8-0. Just poor. I can see why they are at the bottom of the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SthMelbRed Posted 12 hours ago Share Posted 12 hours ago 12 hours ago, saladroit said: If Vanni thinks he can turn around this lifelong 'Caps fan, who's still not convinced by him as manager, by saying sweet things about my childhood hero, then he's got me bang to rights! 😄 Unnamed Trialist and saladroit 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago 8 hours ago, SthMelbRed said: If Vanni thinks he can turn around this lifelong 'Caps fan, who's still not convinced by him as manager, by saying sweet things about my childhood hero, then he's got me bang to rights! 😄 It was a very strong statement, and in fact the whole press conference was really good. He is maybe settling a bit, not so histrionic as he used to be. Also, it is true the team has more dominant moments this season than probably any time in our MLS history. It comes down to taking the chances facing us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago 6 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: It was a very strong statement, and in fact the whole press conference was really good. He is maybe settling a bit, not so histrionic as he used to be. Also, it is true the team has more dominant moments this season than probably any time in our MLS history. It comes down to taking the chances facing us. A few months ago, I called Vanni a buffoon on this board. Based on the last two times I've heard him speak (this one and press conference with Marsch and Schuster) I want to rescind that comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago It went under the radar, but i do appreciate that Vanni came out last week and said "playoffs isn't enough. We need to win a round." Because I think that's what's been missing from the organization for a while. It's been "just make the playoffs" for too long, with no further ambition. At least he's said what the fans have been saying for a while. https://theprovince.com/sports/countdown-nine-games-whitecaps BearcatSA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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